African Literature

Which among the options are the common types of African literature?

• Traditional Poetry

• Traditional Prose

• Traditional Drama

• Traditional Folklore

The two distinct types of African literature were transmitted ___________.

When did most of the written literature of sub-Saharan Africa produce?

• 16th century

• 17 century

• 18th century

• 19th century

True or False:

African literature has been influenced by two great colonizing movements—that of Oriental Chinese from the East in the 7th century and that of Christian Europeans in the 19th.

• True

• False

Which among the following languages you can commonly see among the collection of Written African literature?

• English

• Latin

• French

• Portuguese

• Spanish

The most elaborate deities are probably :_______________ of Nigeria and the Fon of Benin. They are often seen as being legendary kings, founders of cities, supernatural spirits, and controllers of the elements—all at the same time.

True or False:

Are proverbs, folktales and riddles a form of entertainment in Africa?

• True

• False

Who is the proponent or founder of the NEGRITUDE movement?

• Nelson Mandela

• Leopold Senghor

• Jean Joseph Rabearivelo

• Ferdinand Oyono

Who is the Nigerian writer who popularized the novel "Things Fall Apart"?

• Amos Tutuola

• Leonord Kibera

• Es’kia Mphahlele

• Chinua Achebe

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